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- [pree-ok-yuh-puh n-see]
- /priˈɒk yə pən si/
- /prɪˈɒkjʊpənsi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree-ok-yuh-puh n-see]
- /priˈɒk yə pən si/
Definitions of preoccupancy word
- noun preoccupancy the act, right, or instance of prior occupancy. 1
- noun preoccupancy the state of being absorbed in thought; preoccupation. 1
- noun preoccupancy prior occupancy 0
- abbreviation PREOCCUPANCY preoccupation 0
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Origin of preoccupancy
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; pre- + occupancy
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Parts of speech for Preoccupancy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preoccupancy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
preoccupancy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preoccupancy
noun preoccupancy
- captivation — to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.
- absorption — The absorption of a liquid, gas, or other substance is the process of it being soaked up or taken in.
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